Re: Fuel Pump Question


"Eisboch" <rce@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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"ILUVMYBOAT" <buzzbait@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I recently had the stern drive on my boat serviced. The engine is a 2000
Volvo 4.3 Gi/SX. I only had the stern drive serviced.

The week prior to taking it to the dealer, I changed all my filters
including the fuel filter, changed the engine oil, and changed out my sea
water impeller. I ran the engine repeatedly both before and after my work
and it was as smooth as could be. The fuel tank was full and I
stabilized the new tank of fuel prior to putting it to bed for our brief
winter. I live in Northern Calif so it was only put away from 1 Dec to
early March.

After returning from the dealer I tried to take the boat out for a brief
run--no start and not a hint of sound coming from the fuel pumps. There
should be a 2 second priming period prior to turning over the engine.
Nothing, Dead. Not a hint.

I'm in the process of troubleshooting. I can't find any disconnected
wires or connectors. The battery is good and fully charged. The engine
turns over just fine. I reset the 50 amp circuit breaker (it didn't
appear to be tripped). My wiring diagram shows 4 other circuit breakers
but I don't see them on the engine itself. I'm on the way to work to pick
up a digital mulit-meter to check for power at the fuel pump electrical
connections but I thought I'd ask this group if there was something
obvious that I might be missing.

Taking the boat back to the Volvo service center is a 3 hour round trip
so if I can get this on my own, I'd like to do so.

Thanks,

P

May sound silly, but it happens more often than people admit:

Is your boat equipped with a safety lanyard?

Eisboch


Good idea. However, wouldn't an improperly seated or disengaged safety
lanyard clip result in no power to the engine, including to the starter?
ILUVMYBOAT stated that the starter engages and tries to turn over the
engine. Am I correct on this?


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